Special Education Teacher (Middle School)
Vanguard Classical School East Campus
Are you ready to embark on a journey where you can make an enormous difference in the lives of young learners? If so, Vanguard Classical School welcomes you to join our team of dedicated educators who are passionate about shaping the future generation. We are excited to announce an opportunity for enthusiastic elementary school teachers to become part of our vibrant community.
Located in beautiful Colorado, Vanguard Classical School is a free public charter school committed to providing an exceptional education rooted in the Core Knowledge Curriculum and taught in the classical style. With a focus on academic excellence, character development, and global citizenship, our school instills values of honor, achievement, world citizenship, and kindness in every student.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Implement special education as outlined in student IEPs
- Develop and write IEPs for students on caseloads
- Organize and conduct IEP meetings for students on caseload
- Evaluate students for special education according to IDEA and CDE guidelines
- Complete indicator 13 (Secondary Transition IEPs)
- Complete paperwork in a timely manner
Teaching:
- Convey knowledge to young people
- Meet each child's academic needs
- Engage all students in the discussion
- Develop appropriate lesson plans based on the curriculum
- Complete relevant paperwork, including documenting student's progress and creating reports, in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner
- Assess and track individual student progress
- Collaborate with other teachers, staff, specialists, and parents
Adherence to the Mission and Philosophy
- Understand and adhere to the mission and philosophy of the school
- Understand the principles of classical education
- Apply the principles of the trivium
- Develop the intellect of each student to the utmost of their ability
- Develop the personal character of every student
- Demonstrate interest and concern for students at school sponsored events
Maintenance of Classroom Decorum:
- Support positive student behavior using PBiS and HAWK expectations
- Enforce the dress code
- Instruct students daily in character development and ensure that they are modeled
- Tolerate no cruelty among students
- Be sensitive to problems as they are developing and intervene immediately
- Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment
Maintenance of Good Parental Relations:
- Communicate regularly with parents on student achievement and concerns via telephone, email, and interpersonal communication
- Conduct student conferences at assigned times
- Respond timely to parental concerns
- Meet with parents and staff to discuss the educational plan for each student